89693-6
ClinicalPESI Total score
Definition
The pulmonary embolism severity index (PESI) score is based on 11 prognostic variables, including age, gender, heart rate, pulse oximetry result, and past medical history, that are used to stratify patients into five risk classes (I-V) of increasing probability of mortality. The scores range from 0 to greater than or equal to 125. Scores between 0-65 are grouped into Class I and indicate very low risk, 66-85 (Class II) indicate low risk, 86-105 (Class III) indicate intermediate risk, 106-125 (Class IV) indicate high risk, and >125 (Class V) indicate very high risk. The scores are used to determine whether a patient is a potential candidate for outpatient care or if more intensive treatment and care is needed.[PMID: 16020800][PMID: 18989542]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Total score
Property
Score
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
PESI
Details
Class
CLIN.RISK
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
PESI Total score
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 89693-6?
LOINC code 89693-6 identifies "PESI Total score". The pulmonary embolism severity index (PESI) score is based on 11 prognostic variables, including age, gender, heart rate, pulse oximetry result, and past medical history, that are used to stratify patients into five risk classes (I-V) of increasing probability of mortality. The scores range from 0 to greater than or equal to 125. Scores between 0-65 are grouped into Class I and indicate very low risk, 66-85 (Class II) indicate low risk, 86-105 (Class III) indicate intermediate risk, 106-125 (Class IV) indicate high risk, and >125 (Class V) indicate very high risk. The scores are used to determine whether a patient is a potential candidate for outpatient care or if more intensive treatment and care is needed.[PMID: 16020800][PMID: 18989542]
What does 89693-6 measure?
This code measures Total score in ^Patient. It belongs to the CLIN.RISK class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.